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Zawya
14-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia offer complimentary vouchers for dining at Hamad International Airport
Privilege Club and Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer members will receive dining vouchers worth USD 20 to use at more than 50 airport restaurants and cafes Cairo, Egypt – Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched 'Dine on Us' – a complimentary dining programme for passengers travelling through Doha to and from Australia. Starting 12 June 2025, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer members, will receive dining vouchers worth USD 20 that can be used at more than 50 restaurants and cafes at Hamad International Airport (DOH), voted the Best Airport in the Middle East by Skytrax in 2025. Travellers, including Privilege Club Family and Student Club members, automatically become eligible for the vouchers once they add their Privilege Club or Velocity Frequent Flyer number to their flight booking at the time of booking or check-in. 'Dine on Us' vouchers can be used at a wide range of dining options at DOH: from unique cafes including Ralph's Coffee and Oreo Café; to the elegant Harrods Tea Room; and to the comfort offerings of Gordon Ramsay Burger and Street Pizza Gordon Ramsay. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: 'Affirming once again that our focus is to give passengers the best possible travel experience, Qatar Airways has partnered with Velocity Frequent Flyer to reward our loyalty members with complimentary vouchers to enjoy the offerings at over 50 leading dining options at the award-winning Hamad International Airport (DOH) – voted the Best Airport in the Middle East and World's Best Airport Shopping by Skytrax in 2025. We look forward to welcoming global travellers to 'Dine on Us'.' Privilege Club Platinum, Gold and Silver members and Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum and Gold members flying to or from Australia with Qatar Airways or Virgin Australia will be eligible for enhanced priority experience. All membership tiers offer exclusive benefits such as seat selection, baggage allowance, lounge access, and priority check-in, boarding and baggage collection. Additionally, Privilege Club members can earn and spend their Avios at Qatar Duty Free. Members can also earn Qpoints while shopping and dining with Qatar Duty Free. Qatar Airways, a prominent leader in fostering connectivity in Australia, is set to re-launch daily flights to Canberra via Melbourne this year, making it the sixth Australian gateway served by the airline. The upcoming flights are complemented by Virgin Australia's new services from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to Doha from June 2025, with Melbourne to follow in December 2025, connecting passengers to over 100 destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Virgin Australia flights will be operated on Qatar Airways' spacious Boeing 777s and their unmatched Qsuite Business Class experience. Qatar Airways' entire fleet of Boeing 777 is soon to be equipped with Starlink's high-speed internet on-board. With more than 80 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet equipped with Starlink, the airline has operated more than 6,000 global flights with unparalleled and fastest gate-to-gate internet WiFi connectivity, unmatched by any other airline in the MENA region. Learn about Dine on Us and its participating restaurants and cafes: About Velocity Frequent Flyer Virgin Australia's loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer, boast more than 13 million members who can use their Points to redeem flights to over 600 destinations around the world through Virgin Australia and the airline's extensive list of international partner carriers, including Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and more. The program is also partnered with Flybuys (Coles, Coles Express, Bunnings and more), Myer, DiDi and more, giving members more choice than ever before when earning and redeeming Points. About Virgin Australia Founded in the Year 2000 by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Australia is now one of the largest Australian airlines operating an extensive domestic network as well as short-haul international services, charter and cargo operations. The Group employs more than 8,000 people and has been a competitor in the Australian aviation landscape for 25 years. Virgin Australia is incredibly focused on providing wonderful travel experiences through award-winning service, optionality to fly the way you want to, and value with competitive airfare pricing. Three seating choices are offered when flying with Virgin Australia: Business Class, Economy X (extra leg room Economy) and Economy. About Qatar Airways Privilege Club In the year 2000, Qatar Airways established its loyalty programme, Privilege Club, which features four tiers of membership – Burgundy, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, giving members a range of exclusive privileges and benefits that have been designed and tailored to make travelling even more rewarding. Members can collect Avios when flying with Qatar Airways, oneworld and other airline partners, as well as with other financial, hotel, car rental and lifestyle partners. Avios can be spent for award flights, upgrades, extra baggage, packages with Qatar Airways Holidays, shopping and dining at Qatar Duty Free, accessing Privilege Club Collection and much more. Members can also collect and spend Avios on their purchases at a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment outlets by linking their payment cards with their Privilege Club account. Not a Privilege Club member? Join now. About Qatar Airways A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' for the unprecedented eighth time at the 2024 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways has been the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge', and 'Best Airline in the Middle East'. As leaders in industry innovation and digital adoption, Qatar Airways was also recently voted the 'World's Best Airline Website' by World Travel Tech Awards in 2024. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' for 11 consecutive years, as well as 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the 'World's Best Airport' by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar Airways Holidays launches UEFA Champions League Final 2025 travel packages
Enjoy seamless travel, UEFA Champions League final match tickets, and hotel accommodation Book your packages via DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, is turning football fans' dreams into a reality with the launch of exclusive travel packages for the world's most prestigious club competition match, the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, the award-winning airline is proud to announce a limited opportunity for fans to secure complete travel packages which include flights, hotel accommodation and match tickets to the final, taking place in Munich on 31 May, 2025. Qatar Airways brings football fans closer to the action, offering a unique opportunity to secure a seat at the UEFA Champions League final, one of the most sought-after spectacles in world sport. With these all-inclusive travel packages, fans will not only secure flights and accommodation but category 1 UEFA Champions League final match tickets, which are also seamlessly integrated for a hassle-free experience. This means fans can focus on the thrill of one of the world's most iconic football events while enjoying the unmatched convenience, luxury and quality Qatar Airways is known for. The travel package, available at include the following: Return flights with Qatar Airways Hotel stay in Munich Match tickets The opportunity to collect Avios and Qpoints on your flights, as well as on the total package value The option to redeem packages using Cash + Avios for even greater savings Qatar Airways Holidays Senior Vice President, Steven Reynolds said: 'Attending the UEFA Champions League final is a dream for millions of football fans. With our seamless travel packages, Qatar Airways is making that dream a reality. These packages reflect our commitment to delivering world-class experiences, all while driving leisure travel and creating new opportunities for our Privilege Club members to earn and redeem Avios.' Football enthusiasts across the GCC, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond can now easily secure their spot at one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, these packages provide convenience and accessibility through Qatar Airways Holidays' user-friendly booking platform. The UEFA Champions League final is the ultimate stage of European football, where the continent's elite clubs battle for glory in a thrilling showdown. This iconic event combines unforgettable moments, a vibrant stadium atmosphere, and the excitement of seeing the world's best players compete for the prestigious title. Our exclusive UEFA Champions League final packages offer fans a chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event up close and be part of football history. The partnership with the UEFA Champions League is part of Qatar Airways' portfolio of high-profile global sports partnerships, including the likes of FIFA, AFC, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), FC Internazionale Milano, Tennis Legend – Novak Djokovic, The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Formula 1®, MotoGP, the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, the United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), French Rugby Team – Section Paloise, The British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia 2025, The Brooklyn Nets NBA Team, and multiple other disciplines including Australian football, equestrian, motor racing, padel, squash, and tennis. About Qatar Airways Holidays Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of Qatar Airways, a multi award-winning airline, operates from 84 countries globally. Offering unrivalled choice and unmatched quality, Qatar Airways Holidays features a diverse portfolio of holiday products including Flight + Hotel packages, cruise vacations, Qatar Stopovers, tours, and transfers. A one-stop-shop for exclusive Fly + Stay packages, Qatar Airways Holidays has an inspiring selection of 170+ destinations, 300,000+ hotels and 40+ cruises. When booking your packages, expect unbeatable prices with guaranteed lowest package prices when you combine flights and accommodation in one itinerary. Qatar Airways Holidays also provides convenient packages including flights, hotels and event tickets for global sporting events such as FIFA and Formula 1® – with unforgettable experiences. Privilege Club members can double-dip by collecting Avios on flights, plus Avios and Qpoints on the total holiday package value. Members can also use Cash + Avios to book packages at an unparalleled exchange rate, saving more and earning greater rewards. From irresistible offers on a wide range of trusted properties around the world to brilliant sporting experiences, you can fully customise your package and create truly memorable holidays.
Tourism Breaking News
19-02-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Discover Qatar Stopover Programme achieves record-breaking growth with over 10k visitors in January 2025
Post Views: 110 In January 2025, Qatar Stopover programme recorded more than 10,500 visitors, compared to 6,651 in January 2024. The number of visitors in the stopover programme increased an impressive 165% from April 2024 to January 2025 – as compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme's relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar's growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme's growing popularity. The programme has also driven exceptional growth in hotel bookings, with over 100,000 room nights sold so far this year – doubling the figures from the previous year. Qatar Airways Holidays is driving this success as the largest contributor to the programme's sales, delivering over a third of all bookings, leveraging the marketing strength of Qatar Airways around the globe. Stopover is proving incredibly popular with Qatar Airways frequent flyers too, with 20% of customers using the popular loyalty currency Avios to pay for their bookings, with logged in Privilege Club members earning Avios and Qpoints with every transaction. Discover Qatar Senior Vice President, Mr. Steven Reynolds, said: 'Qatar Stopover Programme is central to positioning Qatar as a leading global destination, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. By leveraging Qatar Airways' extensive network of over 170 destinations and the outstanding travel experiences we offer, we have firmly established Qatar as a must-visit destination. At Discover Qatar, we are committed to delivering tailored packages that combine cultural discovery, world-class hospitality, and unforgettable experiences for travellers from around the world.' The growth of the Stopover programme has been attributed to a combination of financial support from Visit Qatar coupled with strong demand from key source markets, driven by strong marketing campaigns from the Qatar Airways teams in Doha and in outstations across the globe. Leading global source markets include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. The stop over programme has also received significant support from the travel trade, with particularly strong contributions coming from Australia, South Africa, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand, showcasing its wide-ranging appeal to both leisure and business travellers. This accomplishment also highlights the world-class transit experience at Hamad International Airport, recognised as the World's Best Airport by Skytrax in 2024. Together, these elements enhance Qatar's position as a premier destination, offering a seamless blend of cultural heritage and modern luxury.
Mid East Info
08-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Discover Qatar Stopover Programme Achieves Record-Breaking Growth, Amplifying Qatar's Appeal as a Premier Tourism Destination
The remarkable growth demonstrates the exceptional success of Qatar Stopover Programme. Doha, Qatar – Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme's relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar's growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme's growing popularity. In January 2025, the programme recorded more than 10,500 visitors, compared to 6,651 in January 2024. The number of visitors in the stopover programme increased an impressive 165% from April 2024 to January 2025 – as compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. The programme has also driven exceptional growth in hotel bookings, with over 100,000 room nights sold so far this year – doubling the figures from the previous year. Qatar Airways Holidays is driving this success as the largest contributor to the programme's sales, delivering over a third of all bookings, leveraging the marketing strength of Qatar Airways around the globe. Stopover is proving incredibly popular with Qatar Airways frequent flyers too, with 20% of customers using the popular loyalty currency Avios to pay for their bookings, with logged in Privilege Club members earning Avios and Qpoints with every transaction. Discover Qatar Senior Vice President, Steven Reynolds, said: 'Qatar Stopover Programme is central to positioning Qatar as a leading global destination, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. By leveraging Qatar Airways' extensive network of over 170 destinations and the outstanding travel experiences we offer, we have firmly established Qatar as a must-visit destination. At Discover Qatar, we are committed to delivering tailored packages that combine cultural discovery, world-class hospitality, and unforgettable experiences for travellers from around the world.' The growth of the Stopover programme has been attributed to a combination of financial support from Visit Qatar coupled with strong demand from key source markets, driven by strong marketing campaigns from the Qatar Airways teams in Doha and in outstations across the globe. Leading global source markets include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. The stop over programme has also received significant support from the travel trade, with particularly strong contributions coming from Australia, South Africa, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand, showcasing its wide-ranging appeal to both leisure and business travellers. This accomplishment also highlights the world-class transit experience at Hamad International Airport, recognised as the World's Best Airport by Skytrax in 2024. Together, these elements enhance Qatar's position as a premier destination, offering a seamless blend of cultural heritage and modern luxury. About Stopover: Discover Qatar's Stopover programme offers a range of packages designed for travellers transiting through Doha with layovers of 12 to 96 hours. The packages start from just $14 for Standard hotels, in addition to three more package types – Premium, Premium with Doha Sands Beach access and Luxury, providing the perfect opportunity for visitors to indulge and explore Qatar's unique attractions. About Qatar Airways Holidays: Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of Qatar Airways, a multi award-winning airline, operates from 84 countries globally. Offering unrivalled choice and unmatched quality, Qatar Airways Holidays features a diverse portfolio of holiday products including Flight + Hotel packages, cruise vacations, Qatar Stopovers, tours, and transfers. A one-stop-shop for exclusive Fly + Stay packages, Qatar Airways Holidays has an inspiring selection of 170+ destinations, 300,000+ hotels and 40+ cruises. When booking your packages, expect unbeatable prices with guaranteed lowest package prices when you combine flights and accommodation in one itinerary. Qatar Airways Holidays also provides convenient packages including flights, hotels and event tickets for global sporting events such as FIFA and Formula 1® – with unforgettable experiences. Privilege Club members can double-dip by collecting Avios on flights, plus Avios and Qpoints on the total holiday package value. Members can also use Cash + Avios to book packages at an unparalleled exchange rate, saving more and earning greater rewards. From irresistible offers on a wide range of trusted properties around the world to brilliant sporting experiences, you can fully customise your package and create truly memorable holidays. About Discover Qatar: Discover Qatar is the Destination Management Company (DMC) for the Qatar Airways Group. Discover Qatar strives to make Qatar stand out on the world stage as a premium tourist destination and takes immense pride in developing and showcasing the best experiences available here. Discover Qatar has built an excellent network of partnerships which enables it to offer: An exceptional and comprehensive selection of hotels including Stopover A unique range of tours and excursions Airport services including Transit Tours, Meet and Assist and Transfers Stopovers, long and short stays to ensure every customer is able to experience Qatar at its best A growing range of sporting events End to end service for MICE events, Cruise handling and Educational Travel
